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A 45-year-old female asked:
is mr neurography the best type of mri to characterize 1 cm enhancing lesion in thecal sac at the left lateral aspect of l4? lesion has rim and is round, darker than tarlov cysts, and heterogeneous?
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Dr. Lali Sekhonanswered
Neurosurgery 32 years experience
Maybe : This may be useful if conventional mr with gadolinium is not helpful.
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Dr. Atif Haqueanswered
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MRI: Mr neurography is typically used for peripheral nerves, not within the thecal sac. A good quality MRI is probably the best study for lesions in the area you describe.
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